Summary: The Liberal Democrat Business Secretary stepped in yesterday and asked the media watchdog to examine whether the 12bn bid from Rupert Murdoch's company would threaten media diversity. The Independent understands that Mr Thompson's initiative has incensed senior figures in the Trust. Some members feared Mr Thompson had signed the letter as part of his ongoing public dispute with James Murdoch, the chairman of Sky. - independent.co.uk

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